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• A register of Local Approved Contractors for Future First Steps is compiled and the
HS9 Approved Contractors List, Procedures and Obligations Sign in Form and Hot
Permit Form is completed.

• future
reference.

• In the event of an accident removes a person from his/her place of work for 3
is
completed by the relevant National Services Forum member and forwarded directly to
the HSA and a copy forwarded to the National Health & Safety Competent Person.

• their
location.

• Risk registers are maintained in the locations under his/her responsibility.

• Regulations
applicable to Future First Steps activities.

• Safety audits and safety inspections take place on a regular basis.

• aid, prevention, and
Visual Unit (VDU) training refresher is made available to
all employees in all locations.

• Personal protective equipment is available, where appropriate, for employees under
their control.

• his/her
responsibilities; who takes actions; to whom he/she reports; how the function can be
carried out within his/her working role; and what resources are available to him/her.
3.6 Local Health & Safety Competent Person

Under the Safety, Health and Welfare Act, 2005, the employer, for the provision of
protective and preventative services, must appoint a person. This person (or persons in
some cases) is, in the legislation, referred to as a competent person*.

*Competent person is defined in the Act as “Having regard to the task he or she is
required to perform and taking account of the size or hazards of an undertaking or
establishment in which he or she undertakes work, the person possesses sufficient
training, experience and knowledge appropriate to the nature of the work to be
undertaken

A Local Health & Safety Competent Person will be nominated by each National Services
Forum member to co-ordinate Health & Safety arrangements in each location as

appropriate. The Local Health & Safety Competent Person will, with the support of the
Local
Health & Safety Advisory Committee and local teams, assist Future First Steps
management
in discharging their responsibilities by:

Co-ordinating and monitoring all contractors visiting or working in the premises in
association with the person responsible to ensure that safe systems of work are
applied and ensuring adherence to the Health & Safety Statement, safety rules and
procedures.

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